The Conference Collective Podcast Series 5
Welcome to the ‘The Conference Collective’ Podcast, celebrating the best in innovation and leadership from those who are creating a positive change in the business events industry. A podcast brought to you by the Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc. and hosted by Libbie Ray from Connected Event Group. This podcast provides listeners with behind the scenes access to some of the key innovators in our industry as they share their honest and raw insights. It highlights how collaboration, innovation and resilience are at the core of the events industry and the reasons we have managed to survive through the most challenging time our industry has faced. Get ready to learn more about the brave new world of the business events industry.
This season of ‘The Conference Collective’ Podcast was primarily recorded live at the PCOA25 conference, in Connected Event Group’s portable recording studio. We will be back recording new episodes at PCOA26, so please reach out to The PCOA if you are interested in starring as a guest for next season!
Episode 9
Scaling Smarter: Matt Elliott’s Guide for Leaders
Matt also dives into how these principles apply specifically to the business events industry. From designing experiences that engage audiences to creating organisational cultures that thrive under pressure, he shares real-world examples and actionable strategies that listeners can apply immediately.
About Matt Elliott
Matt Elliott is a high-performance coach, former NRL Head Coach, and co-founder of The Change Room, an amazing organisation that helps leaders and frontline teams thrive through change, pressure, and recovery. With over 30 years of experience leading elite teams, Matt brings a rare mix of strategic insight, lived experience, and infectious energy to every room he walks into.
Matt is the author of a best-selling book The Change Room, a practical guide to creating lasting wellbeing, and co-author of Winning the Second Half, which offers strategies for reigniting purpose and performance when it matters most.
Matt helps people turn insight into action, enabling teams unlock the next level of performance and resilience.
Matt’s website: https://www.mattelliottcoach.com.au/
Matt’s Linkedin: Matthew Elliott – The Change Room | LinkedIn
Thank you to our webinar and podcast partner for 2026 – Connected Event Group